The resolution extends the mandate of a special legislative commission that was established to review and provide recommendations concerning professional and labor-management standards, which aim to enhance school-based flexibility and accountability for employees of the Providence Public Schools. The commission, created by Senate resolution No. 440 during the January session of 2023 and approved on June 15, 2023, is now authorized to continue its study and is expected to deliver a report to the Senate by June 4, 2024.
The resolution also rescinds the previous reporting deadline set by resolution No. 440, effectively granting the commission additional time to complete its work. The extension moves the original reporting date from January 24, 2024, to the new deadline of June 4, 2024. This allows the commission additional time to thoroughly review the standards and make well-considered recommendations for the employees of the Providence Public Schools.